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93 Years of Serving as Central Michigan Universitys Independent Voice

adam niemi/staff photographerCrop Walk participants walk through Island Park, 331 N. Main St., on Sunday. The partici-pants had the option of walking one or three miles. About 314 people participated in the event, which raised money to help fight hunger worldwide.

photos by victoria zegler/staff photographerOrtonville senior Katrina Hibbs sticks her tongue out at Micah Nickel, 6, after playing games both dressed up in costumes Tuesday morning at the Nickel familys home in Shepherd. Hibbs, studying at the school of education, has been tutoring Micah for two years when his homeschooling first began. He has progressed so much in the past few years, Hibbs said. The best part about being with Micah is knowing that youre changing someones life, even if he doesnt realize it, I know I do.

Micah Nickel, 6, of Shepherd stares intently at one of his board games waiting for his turn Tuesday morning at the Nickel familys home in Shepherd.

mentoring

15 students volunteer time to help autistic boy

Tutoring 6-year-old Micah Nickel is more than just a

volunteer job for Katrina Hibbs.

Working with Micah has taught her what type of

teacher she wants to be after graduation.

The Ortonville senior is one of 15 Central Michigan

University students who teach Micah fundamental

social skills to help treat his autism.

In 2009, Micahs parents, Jennifer and Chris Nickel,

contacted Connections that Count, the special educa-

tion active service learning program offered by CMU

that brings student volunteers into local homes.

Its amazing the progress hes made in two years,

Hibbs said. Hes gone from being a shy boy who

wouldnt talk or touch you, to outgoing and social.

By Shelby Miller | Staff Reporter

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By David Oltean Senior Reporter

Alpha Chi Rhos Central Michigan University chap-ter has been suspended from campus for three years be-cause of alleged hazing inci-dents.

The social fraternity has re-

ceived a sanction of suspen-sion from CMU until the fall of 2014 for hazing potential members. The university and Alpha Chi Rhos national chap-ter investigated reports of haz-ing and decided to issue the suspension on Sept. 23.

Assistant Director of Stu-dent Life Tom Idema said in an email the punishment was is-sued by the Alpha Chi Rho na-tional fraternity in conjunction with university policy.

Idema said the decision was not made by the Interfraternity

Council, which determined the fate of CMUs Lambda Chi Alpha chapter in early Septem-ber.

The university received a complaint that Alpha Chi Rho had been hazing its members. The university worked with the national office of Alpha Chi Rho to look into these al-legations, Idema said. The national office decided last Friday to close the chapter un-til the fall of 2014. The univer-sity adjudicated this case, ac-cording to the Code of Student

Rights, Responsibilities and Disciplinary Procedures.

The decision comes less than a month after the sus-pension of Lambda Chi Alpha, which was suspended for four years following a recruiting violation involving non-mem-bers and alcohol.

Unlike in the case of Lamb-da Chi Alpha, in which letters were removed from the fra-ternity house and the house closed, Alpha Chi Rho will continue to display letters on their house and members will

continue to live there.The loss of the Alpha Chi Rho

chapter leaves only nine social fraternities left on CMUs cam-pus, two less than the 11 social sororities.

Members of Alpha Chi Rhos CMU chapter declined to comment on the suspension to Central Michigan Life.

The Alpha Chi Rho na-tional office was unable to be reached for comment by publication time.

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Bill wouldcreate oversight of college boards

By Annie Harrison Senior Reporter

State Rep. Bob Genetski wants to create a commission to analyze and start a conversation about the governance structures of Michigan universities.

Genetski, R-Saugatuck, said under House Bill 5000, the com-mission would examine if the current system is the most cost-effective and efficient.

Its been a long time since weve had a discussion, he said.

The commission would also analyze the advantages and dis-advantages of the constitutional requirement for separating gov-erning boards for each state uni-versity and look into the struc-tures in other states.

Genetski said he wants to find out if there is a connection be-tween government structures and tuition rates and to see if people understand how issues are handled in the current sys-tem.

When tuition goes up, it is legislators rather than university boards that receive emails from voters, he said.

The commission would con-sist of 11 voting members four appointed by the governor who are interested in higher education, but not officially associated with a state univer-sity, three appointed by the state Senate majority leader, three appointed by the speaker of the State House and one by the lieu-tenant governor.

The superintendent of pub-lic instruction and the director of the Department of Technol-ogy, Management and Budget would be ex-officio and nonvot-ing members.

Opperman has some concerns with proposal

By Kirsten KearseStaff Reporter

Mount Pleasant residents and Central Michigan Univer-sity students came together to support the local community in Sundays CROP hunger walk at Island Park.

The hunger walk is a national event helping hungry children and families, not only in the U.S., but worldwide.

About 314 people partici-pated in the event Sunday after-noon.

Mount Pleasant resident Robin Bahr participated in the event with a group from the First United Methodist

Church, 400 S. Main St.We always participate, Bahr

said. Its a great idea and were giving back to the community.

Mount Pleasant resident Helen Thomas was in charge of registration for the event.

She said the event has taken place for the past 22 years.

Weve been going a lot of years, she said. We have a good committee and lots of jobs delegated and it comes to-gether.

So far, the event has raised more than $19,000 statewide this year.

Were providing money to feed hungry people, Thomas said.

Mount Pleasant resident Cyndy Abbott participates in the event to help out the church. She has been involved with the walk for 10 years.

Its a very worthy cause, Abbott said. Its nice that they have the three different walks.

She said she likes being able to choose to walk the long or short route.

Waterford sophomore Tim Campbell took part in the walk for the first time this year and said he was surprised to see so many people show up.

I did it for charity, for fun, something to do and to give the community support, Campbell said.

Ken Allen also participated in the walk for the first time. He said he chose to participate because he thought it was a good charity.

I feel like we can actually make a difference in the Mount Pleasant community, the Wa-terford sophomore said.

Thomas said 25 percent of the donations go to six different or-ganizations in Isabella County, while 75 percent goes to Church World Service, which sponsors projects all over the world to support the hungry.

I think its a good way for our community to get together and help those in need, Allen said.

metro@cm-life.com

CROP walk raises $19,000 statewide

By Mike NicholsSenior Reporter

Another job action from Central Michigan Universitys Faculty Association could be on the horizon if the the con-tract conflict continues.

FA President Laura Frey told Central Michigan Life in a vid-eo-interview there is potential the administration might be able to legally force a con-tract on the FA if bargaining remains fruitless after fact-finder Barry Goldman gives his recommendation to both parties.

My understanding is if there is no agreement ... there is the potential that the ad-ministration could impose a contract on us, where they could take any one of their offers and essentially tell us, thats your contract, Frey said.

If that happens, Frey said she guesses the FA will vote for another job action, their first since the work-stoppage on the first day of school.

The current contract issues are playing a role in the rela-tionship between the faculty and the administration, she said.

I would still say that I dis-agree with the response by the board of trustees and this ad-ministration in not returning to the bargaining table and

Another FA job action could comeFrey says issues still unresolvedwith university

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Central Michigan University Monday, Oct. 3, 2011CMU defeats NIU 48-41 for second win of the season, 1B

93 Years of Serving as Central Michigan Universitys Independent Voice

ADAM NIEMI/STAFF PHOTOGRAPHERCrop Walk participants walk through Island Park, 331 N. Main St., on Sunday. The partici-pants had the option of walking one or three miles. About 314 people participated in the event, which raised money to help fight hunger worldwide.

PHOTOS BY VICTORIA ZEGLER/STAFF PHOTOGRAPHEROrtonville senior Katrina Hibbs sticks her tongue out at Micah Nickel, 6, after playing games both dressed up in costumes Tuesday morning at the Nickel familys home in Shepherd. Hibbs, studying at the school of education, has been tutoring Micah for two years when his homeschooling first began. He has progressed so much in the past few years, Hibbs said. The best part about being with Micah is knowing that youre changing someones life, even if he doesnt realize it, I know I do.

Micah Nickel, 6, of Shepherd stares intently at one of his board games waiting for his turn Tuesday morning at the Nickel familys home in Shepherd.

mentoring

15 students volunteer time to help autistic boy

Tutoring 6-year-old Micah Nickel is more than just a

volunteer job for Katrina Hibbs.

Working with Micah has taught her what type of

teacher she wants to be after graduation.

The Ortonville senior is one of 15 Central Michigan

University students who teach Micah fundamental

social skills to help treat his autism.

In 2009, Micahs parents, Jennifer and Chris Nickel,

contacted Connections that Count, the special educa-

tion active service learning program offered by CMU

that brings student volunteers into local homes.

Its amazing the progress hes made in two years,

Hibbs said. Hes gone from being a shy boy who

wouldnt talk or touch you, to outgoing and social.

By Shelby Miller | Staff Reporter

A VOLUNTEER | 2A

By David Oltean Senior Reporter

Alpha Chi Rhos Central Michigan University chap-ter has been suspended from campus for three years be-cause of alleged hazing inci-dents.

The social fraternity has re-

ceived a sanction of suspen-sion from CMU until the fall of 2014 for hazing potential members. The university and Alpha Chi Rhos national chap-ter investigated reports of haz-ing and decided to issue the suspension on Sept. 23.

Assistant Director of Stu-dent Life Tom Idema said in an email the punishment was is-sued by the Alpha Chi Rho na-tional fraternity in conjunction with university policy.

Idema said the decision was not made by the Interfraternity

Council, which determined the fate of CMUs Lambda Chi Alpha chapter in early Septem-ber.

The university received a complaint that Alpha Chi Rho had been hazing its members. The university worked with the national office of Alpha Chi Rho to look into these al-legations, Idema said. The national office decided last Friday to close the chapter un-til the fall of 2014. The univer-sity adjudicated this case, ac-cording to the Code of Student

Rights, Responsibilities and Disciplinary Procedures.

The decision comes less than a month after the sus-pension of Lambda Chi Alpha, which was suspended for four years following a recruiting violation involving non-mem-bers and alcohol.

Unlike in the case of Lamb-da Chi Alpha, in which letters were removed from the fra-ternity house and the house closed, Alpha Chi Rho will continue to display letters on their house and members will

continue to live there.The loss of the Alpha Chi Rho

chapter leaves only nine social fraternities left on CMUs cam-pus, two less than the 11 social sororities.

Members of Alpha Chi Rhos CMU chapter declined to comment on the suspension to Central Michigan Life.

The Alpha Chi Rho na-tional office was unable to be reached for comment by publication time.

studentlife@cm-life.com

Alpha Chi Rho suspended through 2014Hazing cited byOffice ofStudent Life

Bill wouldcreate oversight of college boards

By Annie Harrison Senior Reporter

State Rep. Bob Genetski wants to create a commission to analyze and start a conversation about the governance structures of Michigan universities.

Genetski, R-Saugatuck, said under House Bill 5000, the com-mission would examine if the current system is the most cost-effective and efficient.

Its been a long time since weve had a discussion, he said.

The commission would also analyze the advantages and dis-advantages of the constitutional requirement for separating gov-erning boards for each state uni-versity and look into the struc-tures in other states.

Genetski said he wants to find out if there is a connection be-tween government structures and tuition rates and to see if people understand how issues are handled in the current sys-tem.

When tuition goes up, it is legislators rather than university boards that receive emails from voters, he said.

The commission would con-sist of 11 voting members four appointed by the governor who are interested in higher education, but not officially associated with a state univer-sity, three appointed by the state Senate majority leader, three appointed by the speaker of the State House and one by the lieu-tenant governor.

The superintendent of pub-lic instruction and the director of the Department of Technol-ogy, Management and Budget would be ex-officio and nonvot-ing members.

Opperman has some concerns with proposal

By Kirsten KearseStaff Reporter

Mount Pleasant residents and Central Michigan Univer-sity students came together to support the local community in Sundays CROP hunger walk at Island Park.

The hunger walk is a national event helping hungry children and families, not only in the U.S., but worldwide.

About 314 people partici-pated in the event Sunday after-noon.

Mount Pleasant resident Robin Bahr participated in the event with a group from the First United Methodist

Church, 400 S. Main St.We always participate, Bahr

said. Its a great idea and were giving back to the community.

Mount Pleasant resident Helen Thomas was in charge of registration for the event.

She said the event has taken place for the past 22 years.

Weve been going a lot of years, she said. We have a good committee and lots of jobs delegated and it comes to-gether.

So far, the event has raised more than $19,000 statewide this year.

Were providing money to feed hungry people, Thomas said.

Mount Pleasant resident Cyndy Abbott participates in the event to help out the church. She has been involved with the walk for 10 years.

Its a very worthy cause, Abbott said. Its nice that they have the three different walks.

She said she likes being able to choose to walk the long or short route.

Waterford sophomore Tim Campbell took part in the walk for the first time this year and said he was surprised to see so many people show up.

I did it for charity, for fun, something to do and to give the community support, Campbell said.

Ken Allen also participated in the walk for the first time. He said he chose to participate because he thought it was a good charity.

I feel like we can actually make a difference in the Mount Pleasant community, the Wa-terford sophomore said.

Thomas said 25 percent of the donations go to six different or-ganizations in Isabella County, while 75 percent goes to Church World Service, which sponsors projects all over the world to support the hungry.

I think its a good way for our community to get together and help those in need, Allen said.

metro@cm-life.com

CROP walk raises $19,000 statewide

By Mike NicholsSenior Reporter

Another job action from Central Michigan Universitys Faculty Association could be on the horizon if the the con-tract conflict continues.

FA President Laura Frey told Central Michigan Life in a vid-eo-interview there is potential the administration might be able to legally force a con-tract on the FA if bargaining remains fruitless after fact-finder Barry Goldman gives his recommendation to both parties.

My understanding is if there is no agreement ... there is the potential that the ad-ministration could impose a contract on us, where they could take any one of their offers and essentially tell us, thats your contract, Frey said.

If that happens, Frey said she guesses the FA will vote for another job action, their first since the work-stoppage on the first day of school.

The current contract issues are playing a role in the rela-tionship between the faculty and the administration, she said.

I would still say that I dis-agree with the response by the board of trustees and this ad-ministration in not returning to the bargaining table and

Another FA job action could comeFrey says issues still unresolvedwith university

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w Soup & Substance: The Social Context of disabil-ity will take place from noon to 1 p.m. in the Bovee Uni -versi ty Center Rotunda.

w Employer Panel Series-Human Services will be presented from 4 to 6:30 p.m. at the Bovee Universi ty Centers Terrace rooms A and B.

w The authors of aca-demically adrift present Learning during Unsettled Times from 7 to 8 p.m. in Warriner Halls Plachta Audi -torium.

w Classroom Response Systems (Clickers): Grading and Tracking with TurningPoint will be held at 5:30 p.m. in the Charles V. Park Library room 413.

TUESday

w Bill Hosterman will pres-ent Traveling: new Works on Paper from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. at the Charles V. Park Library Baber room.

w Small architecture BIG LandSCaPES will be on display from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Universi ty Art Gallerys Main and West gal-leries.

w Faculty artist neil muel-ler will be performing from 8 to 9 p.m. at the Music Buildings Staples Family Con-cert Hall.

w Guest Composer mark Snyder will be performing at 8 p.m. at Chamichian Hall.

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PHOTO OF THE DAY

sean proctor/staff photographerFrom left; Asael Espinosa, 17, Jose Lara, 17, and Felicia Jenkins, 16, all of Detroit, cheer and clap during Saturdays game against Northern Illinois at Kelly/Shorts Stadium. The three are members of the Junior ROTC program and visited Central to see campus, watch the football game and see how Centrals ROTC program works.

The governor would des-ignate one of the appointed members as chairperson of the commission.

Genetski said the boards of trustees and regents do great jobs with their universities, and he wants to maintain world-class educational op-portunities.

I dont know that the cur-rent system is the best one, he said.

If the bill passes, Genetski said it is possible the commis-sion could conclude the cur-rent structure is best.

Genetski said the bill could also open up conversation about elected versus appoint-ed university boards.

The states elected university governing boards include the University of Michigan Board of Regents, Michigan State University and Wayne State. CMU and the others are ap-pointed by the governor.

Sarah Opperman, Central Michigan University Board of Trustees chairwoman, said she is concerned about the hypo-thetical outcome of a single board.

Opperman said she doesnt know what group of individu-als would be able to give ap-propriate attention to 15 uni-versities and understand their needs, including academic programs, physical facilities and student services.

As complex as CMU is, I cant imagine one board being able to look at 15 different uni-versities, she said.

Opperman said a positive result of the proposed com-mission would be to develop more informed opinions on the oversight of universities.

Opperman said tuition rates are a critical responsibility of the board, since it recognizes many CMU students are first-generation college students.

She said appointed trustees and elected governing boards are both responsible to repre-sent the state of Michigan and develop strong programs for their universities.

This is all about whats right for the state in the short term and long term, she said.

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The Nickel family taught students to use the Autism Treatment Centers Son-Rise Program to develop Micahs four social essen-tials: eye contact, commu-nication, interactive atten-tion span and flexibility.

For two hours a day, five days a week, Micah learns various social skills without realizing it through activi-ties students play with him that slowly bring him out of his world.

Its important to do things he wants to do and make him happy, since the goal is for him to be social and want to spend time with you, Hibbs said.

His mother, Jennifer, said she is impressed with the

results of the program.In the beginning, Micahs

social skills ranked between a two and three out of five, and now they rank between a four and a five out of five, she said.

Hibbs said she is also im-pressed with the change she and her fellow students have implemented.

Micah is not the only child benefitting from the program. Connections that Count reaches out to chil-dren with disabilities and their families in Mount Pleasant, recommended by teachers in public schools and the health department.

Counseling and Spe-cial Education Instructor Joan Hogan unintention-

ally founded the program in 2002 when a friend called asking for help in tak-ing care of a special needs child. Over the past nine years, the program has con-tinued to blossom.

There is a lot of enthusi-asm and passion within our college, Hogan said.

Although the program is associated with CMUs spe-cial education program, all committed CMU students can volunteer, no matter what they are studying.

Hogan said she was hap-pily surprised with the number of students who got involved with the program, especially those studying general education.

We want special needs children to be able to have a life like any other child, Hogan said. By taking them out into the community, they are able to have the ex-

periences typical children do. Its a great way to make a difference.

Similar to real life, the volunteers must decide what the best approach is for both the child and for the parent in each individ-ual family.

Students are exposed to a lot throughout this pro-gram, said Holly Hoffman, counseling and special edu-cation adjunct. When they go into the work field, they will be able to handle situ-ations with ease and with confidence.

Despite the professional benefits, Hibbs said the best part is knowing her work is changing someones life.

I will forever be grateful for the opportunity to work with such an amazing, in-spiring little boy, she said.

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By Jordan SpenceSenior Reporter

Masks lined the streets of downtown Mount Pleasant and adorned the faces of resi-dents celebrating Mardi Gras festivities Friday.

This was the first year for the mask decorating contest, which accompanied tradi-tional activities like parades, arts and crafts, clowns and live performances.

Jon Joslin, chairman of the event, said 61 organizations participated in the parade, but many of the scheduled performances were canceled because of the rain. He said once the parade was over, many attendees opted to stay home to avoid the cold weather.

But not everyone allowed the rain to damper the day.

We always close the store down to watch all the pa-rades, said Jack Karr, owner of the childrens store, The New Yorker, 117 S. Main St. We love the CMU march-ing band the most. Its a nice event to bring the commu-nity together.

Michael Hoover, Grand Rapids senior and business and grants director for Mardi Gras, said this was one of the first years WMHW had a lot of involvement.

Modern Rock 91.5 had tents set up with games and prizes.

By having 91.5 and Moun-tain 101 get involved, it was a good foot in the door for CMU as well, Hoover said.

Performing in the parade alongside the Marching Chips was the CMU Dance Team.

The girls love it because its rare for them to get in-volved firsthand with mem-bers of the community, said

CMU Dance Team coach Amy Bunting. They also get

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photoS by victoria zEgLEr/staff photographerRyan Hoger, lead vocalist and guitar player for Jetpack On!, plays along as the band performs one of their singles Do It Again from their self-titled album during Midwest Fest Friday night at Rubbles Bar, 112 W. Michigan Street.

Christopher Jarvis, 22, of DetroiT, plays between his keyboard and the samples pro-gramed on his MIDI pad controller during the psychedelic, soul-pop groups set at Midwest Fest Thursday night.

Mark ultramark Tafel, lead singer of Stepdad, thanks the crowd for their partici-pation before leaving the stage Thursday night. Tafel has played each of the four Midwest Festivals under various names.

By Jessica FecteauSenior Reporter

The recent health care law has significantly lowered the number of uninsured 18 to 25-year-olds.

Under the Affordable Care Act, established in September 2010, children may remain or be added onto their parents health insurance policies until age 26, said Susan Burkee, corporate communication manager at As-surant Health.

The cost of the policy is dependent on several factors including number of family members on the plan, so add-ing a child to the parents policy would increase the cost, she said.

The Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index reported the de-clining number of uninsured people, a reverse after the in-crease seen at the beginning of the recession in fall 2008.

The ACA played a role in Cen-tral Michigan University alum-na Danielle McGoldricks gradu-ation date.

While I was at CMU, I was frantic about graduating and did consider going to grad school ASAP instead of trying to find a job in the real world to still be able to be covered, she said.

McGoldrick said the new healthcare plan came at a per-

fect time.I graduated in May 2011 at

22-years-old and I am still able to be covered under my parents premium Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO plan, she said.

Although this was a concern for McGoldrick, Director of Pub-lic Relations Steve Smith said this is not an issue that has come to the universitys attention.

Prior to the implementation of the Affordable Care Act, CMU health plans allowed employ-ees to cover their dependent children through the end of the calendar year of their 25th birth-day, he said.

Under the ACA, the only changes in eligibility for CMU plans were to remove the de-pendent requirement for child coverage and to extend cover-age for one additional year, Smith said.

Since January 2011, the uni-versity had 42 employees enroll a previously ineligible child in one of their health plans, which was an increase of less than 1 percent to the total number of covered individuals, Smith said.

A survey conducted by eHeal-thInsurance reported nearly 40 percent of American parents do not plan to extend health insur-ance despite the benefits this plan offers their adult children.

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Student-aged more insured under newAffordable Care Act

Cotton said she enjoyed seeing New Day Dreamers, Lightening Love, Stepdad and Chris Bathgate.

Im super pumped for Joe Hertler and the Rainbow Seekers and Frontier Ruck-us, too, she said.

Troy junior Shiva Ganga-nithi attended Wednesday and Saturday night.

I really liked Rat Boy; the signer has a very sexy voice, Ganganithi said. I went to Chris Bathgate because I knew one song by him, and he didnt play it.

Ganganithi said he thought the festival brought a lot of bands that sounded the same and it was expen-sive.

Id pay $10 if I was seeing someone bigger, but for col-lege students thats a lot, he said. Ive also seen Rubbles more packed for bands like the Ragbirds, but its still a good experience overall.

Bands members, like Commerce Township junior

Ryan Hoger, member of Jet-pack On! and Joe Hertler and the Rainbow Seekers, were pleased with the festival and turnout.

Ive seen Rubbles more packed than this, but this is the best turn out for Mid-west Fest yet, Hoger said.

Hertler played both Friday and Saturday night in two different bands.

Corey did a pretty good job with the lineup, where crowds could enjoy the dif-ferent genres each night, he said. Theres been a group of familiar faces each night, but also new people coming out too, which is cool.

Densmore said he was happy with the festivals turnout and lineup.

He said he plans to con-tinue the festival in down-town Mount Pleasant again next year, with no major changes from this year to the next.

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big drawMidwest Fest brings about 150 a night downtown

By Jamie Favazza | Staff Reporter

The curtain fell on the local music festival Midwest Fest as it wrapped up its final night on Saturday.

Organized by Corey Densmore, owner of Dia-monds in the Rough Promotions, Midwest Fest started Wednesday and featured 20 bands over four nights playing at Rubbles Bar, 112 W. Michi-gan St.

This years been the best turn out of all four years, Densmore said. You have people who come to enjoy the music and people who come to be a part of the music scene ... and everyone is enjoying themselves.

The 24-year-old Mount Pleasant resident esti-mated about 150 people attended per night.

Remus senior Elly Cotton said she attended three of the four nights.

I love that theres music going on in Mount Pleasant, Cotton said. I think theres been a good turnout because you have room to dance to the music without it being as packed.

adaM niEMi/staff photographerMembers of the Central Michigan University marching band play during the Mardi Gras parade Friday on Main Street.

By Jordan SpenceSenior Reporter

A bill that would end ben-efits for state employee un-married partners, both gay and straight alike, could af-fect 22 workers at Central Michigan University.

House Bill 4770, sponsored by state Rep. Dave Agema, R-Grandville, passed in the house with a 66-44 margin on Sept. 15 and is now going to the Senate.

CMU Director of Public Relations Steve Smith said the university allows 22 un-married employees partners to collect benefits.

We are aware of the legis-lation and are, like other or-ganizations and institutions, following it very closely, Smith said. We are unable to speculate on any impact during the legislative pro-cess.

By allowing partner ben-efits, Agema said it goes against the Defense of Mar-

riage Act, and the Michigan Attorney General opinion from 2005 that stated civil servants and public employ-ees may not receive same sex or unmarried benefits.

Its simply a matter of law as given to us by the people, the AG and the Supreme Court, Agema said. It only affects public employees. Its also a matter of costs we cant afford.

He said the original amount the legislation could save is $8 million statewide.

Agema said someone can still receive benefits if they are married, are a relative liv-ing with the person and are a dependent, or have the right to inherit under the Michi-gan law of intestacy.

But those who oppose the legislation believe this is an attack on the LGBT commu-nity, said James Jones, pro-fessor of foreign languages, literatures and cultures and co-chairman of the Associa-tion of Lesbian and Gay Fac-ulty and Staff.

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By Sean BradleyStaff Reporterand David OlteanSenior Reporter

David Opalewski received a $3,000 award from the First Year Experience program last year and is using the money to-ward Suicide Prevention Week.

Suicide is believed to be the No. 1 killer of college fresh-men and the No. 2 killer of col-lege students said Opalewski, teacher education and profes-sional development adjunct faculty.

Suicide Prevention Week will take place today through Fri-day with several events.

The importance of (the week) is to realize the scope of the problem, Opalewski said. (The events are there) to help our students who are in crisis know that there is help for them, where to go for help and to help students help their fellow students who may be in crisis.

Suicide Prevention week begins today, ends Friday

EventsYellow Ribbon Suicide Preven-tion Program founders Dale and Dar Emme presentationw When: 6-8 p.m. Mondayw Where: French Auditorium

Hypnotist Jim Hoke presents "Upgrading your emotional software"w When: 6-8 p.m. Tuesdayw Where: Anspach 161

Symbolic balloon launchw When: 6 p.m. Wednesdayw Where: Outside the Charles V. Park Library

Suicide victims remembrance candlelight vigilw When: About 7:15 p.m. Thursdayw Where: Outside the Park Library

Former Michigan Yellow Rib-bon coordinator Barb Smithw When: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Fridayw Where: EHS building, room 117A suicide | 6a

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EDITORIAL | Higher education could use oversight

Consider change

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Nathan InksColumnist

Concerning limits on

free speechFreedom of speech is one of the most

important rights in this country, so it is no surprise that limitations to it are a hotly contested issue.

Last week, these limitations were tested when 10 Muslim students were found guilty of disturbing a meeting when they stood up one-by-one in the middle of a speech by Israeli ambassador Michael Oren at the University of Califor-nia last year and shouted things such as, You, sir, are an accomplice to genocide!

The university had warned students that disruptions to the speech would not be tolerated and the speech had to be stopped numerous times to deal with the protestors.

At the heart of the case was California Penal Code section 403 which states, Ev-ery person who, without authority of law, willfully disturbs or breaks up any assem-bly or meeting that is not unlawful in its character is guilty of a misdemeanor.

Defense attorneys for the students argued they were simply exercising their freedom of speech by protesting and their shouting was not enough to consti-tute disturbing a meeting.

A jury of six men and six women dis-agreed and the students were sentenced to three years probation and 56 hours of community service. In response, their attorneys have vowed to appeal the case and challenge the constitutionality of the law.

This appeal has little merit, as the California law is quite acceptable under standards that the Supreme Court has placed on restricting freedom of speech.

It is content-neutral, as it does not single out any viewpoint.

It is narrowly tailored as it only prohib-its disruptions of meetings or gatherings. A significant government interest exists, as it is in the governments best interest to not have situations like this where people are trying to disrupt an otherwise peace-ful and educational speech.

Lastly, the law leaves alternative chan-nels for communication the students easily could have demonstrated outside, written letters to the editor opposing the ambassadors viewpoints or various oth-er means of expressing their opinions.

A spokesman for the American Civil Liberties Union reacted to the case by saying, If allowed to stand, this will undoubtedly intimidate students in Or-ange County and across the state and discourage them from engaging in any controversial speech or protest for fear of criminal charges.

Nothing could be further from the truth. The Constitution protects con-troversial speech and protests, but not when you perform them in a way that intrudes on the speech of others.

The ambassador had every right to speak at the university, and to disrupt his talk on the basis of freedom of speech goes against the very American principle that, for the most part, people have a right to say what they want without in-terference from others.

Discourse is a healthy part of the American system and instead of trying to inhibit the ambassador from express-ing his viewpoints, the students should have supplemented their opinions, not try to substitute them.

-Editors note: Nathan Inks is currently the president of the College Republicans.

The state of higher education in Michigan is in need of change.

Recently state Rep. Robert Gen-etski, R-Saugatuck, proposed a possible answer to that need for change.

In House Bill 5000, Genetski proposes the creation of a com-mission, which would analyze the structure of universities to include the state boards. The 11-mem-ber commission would examine if Michigans current higher educa-tion system is cost-effective.

Taking a look at the current tu-ition models at universities across Michigan, its clear some questions need to be asked.

Can universities continue to raise tuition at such inflated rates to pay for projects while students and taxpayers foot the bill?

Should those same projects out-weigh the current infrastructure of a university?

When will a market bust hap-pen, where graduating high school students can no longer afford to attend state universities and the number of students sharply de-cline?

In fact, in an editorial in the Grand Rapids Press, one question was directly aimed toward Central Michigan University.

Does Michigan really need as many medical schools as it cur-rently has with Western Michi-gan University, Central Michigan

University and Oakland Univer-sity recent entrants into the med school market? Are those schools duplicating programs already pro-vided by Michigan State University, University of Michigan and Wayne State University? the editorial asked.

Its important that state-ap-pointed boards for universities, as well as the three that are voted on, understand they are accountable to a higher power too, and proj-ects just for the sake of spending money cannot be tolerated during these hard economic times.

Its easy for administrators to say they are being fiscally respon-sible, but when push comes to shove, are they really?

The example can be made at CMU as it is currently in a contract conflict with the Faculty Associa-tion and claims they are pushing for the fiscally conservative ap-proach, yet two weeks ago its board of trustees approved a renovation with a price tag of $1.5 million to the Real Food on Campus in the Towers complex.

Is that a good example of the fiscally responsible approach, when two other dining complexes on campus are certainly in tougher shape than the RFoC?

Although students deserve modern facilities, the addition of a Mongolian barbecue to an al-ready excellent dining hall does

little to improve the experience of the majority of CMU students, and it certainly fails to fit the message of conservative spending being re-peated by the administration.

However, many steps need to be taken to ensure Genetskis commission wouldnt overstep its bounds, or become focused on pet-projects.

Another question is how will they take on the responsibility of looking at 15 universities, which focus in very different areas.

CMU Board of Trustees Chair-woman Sarah Opperman provided a good point, telling Central Michi-gan Life, As complex as CMU is, I cant imagine one board being able to look at 15 different universities.

For this proposed committee to work, it will need to understand each university individually. Hav-ing an unbiased board focused on the short and long-term goals of Michigan universities has the po-tential to reduce wasteful competi-tion between schools, while reduc-ing the dangerously inflated cost of tuition.

Though the committee would have to be carefully selected to address the institutions it would oversee, it is at least a solid pro-posal to move past the current un-tenable system of often part-time trustees who have failed to address the looming problems facing high-er education.

Whats the problem, really, with legal-izing drugs, brothels, and euthanasia?

Ron Pauls platform is radical. Ameri-cans dont like extremes, which is why the Texan OBGYN and modern prophet will never be President. But hes worth more than a glance.

Hes all about states rights. Theyre kind of a big deal. Its the reason behind the Civil War (not slavery), and it calls into question the role of government.

The $3.7 trillion question is this: How much control over the lives of individ-ual citizens should the centralized fed-eral government have?

I had a really phenomenal teacher in high school who told us the best way to teach about the relationship between the state and federal governments was pot, booze and gay marriage.

A great example: Medicinal marijua-na is legal in Michigan. But its not really legal, because the feds say it isnt. If U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder hadnt an-nounced the Obama administrations decision to let the states alone, there would be even more problems with dis-pensaries than there already are.

Another good example is the drinking age. Its 21 all around the country. States are allowed to set their own drinking ages, but they really dont. South Dako-ta tried doing it in the 80s and the feds threatened to pull interstate highway funding. The state screamed, You cant do that! But the Supreme Court said Yes we can in 1987s South Dakota v. Dole.

Why not let the states decide these things for themselves? If a married man wants to go to a brothel, its not the gov-ernments job to stop him. Its his wifes.

If the people in the states border-ing Mexico decide theyve had it with the money being spent patrolling the borders for drug smugglers and impris-oning petty offenders, if they decide theyve had enough of the kidnappings and murders and that they want to run the drug dealers out of business using classic laissez faire economics, whose place is it to tell them not to?

Ron Paul doesnt want everybody do-ing heroin. But he thinks that if you re-ally, really want to do heroin, then you should be able to go right ahead.

But Ron Paul also wants to eliminate the IRS and the income tax, and maybe thats not such a good idea, because that would mean colossal spending cuts. Its true, massive spending cuts are going to have to happen, along with raised taxes, to get the deficit under control and pre-vent financial collapse, but some pro-grams need to be kept around because they do more good than harm.

And cuts as deep as Paul calls for would mean an end to a lot of things.

So maybe its a good thing that Ron Paul will never be president.

I think he knows that hell never oc-cupy the Oval Office, but if he yells loud enough and causes people to re-ally question the government and chal-lenge it to be fiscally responsible, then hes a real prophet, as far as Im con-cerned.

Ben HarrisSenior Reporter

Ron Paul:A man to consider

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Ruth Sunday

Anamaria, Thank you for tak-ing the time to share your story. Its very important for other ad-opted children and families to hear about good adoption stories, especially when there can be so much negative press about the few stories that dont go well. Id say you and your family are lucky to have each other, and hope my adopted son feels the same way you do when he is older.

Take care and keep wirting!

Comment from Students par-ticipate in Hijab Week to broaden perspectives of Muslim culture

Shawn Saturday

People looked at these women oddly because it is odd to cover your hair in this fashion in our secular society. It is not hatred. Its just weird. Muslims say that the hijab is meant to protect women and help them be modest. I think we see here that the hijab has exactly the opposite effect. It draws the attention of people and points out that there is something sexual about the woman who wears it, whereas if she did not wear it, one would not think twice about it. Further its an outrage to have this sort of thing going on on college campuses.

Comment from EDITORIAL: Fair pay key to becoming prominent uni-versity

Brian Saturday

I am in full support of the FA in this current dispute, but these numbers cannot be tossed around without taking into consideration cost of living expenses. Im not in-terested enough right now to look them up, but that needs to be part of the equation.

Of course, typically with higher costs of living is also a higher qual-ity of living. Im going to make an assumption here that may not be true and say that it costs signifi-cantly less to live in Mount Pleas-ant than it does in Kalamazoo or East Lansing. Should the university be paying more to perhaps attract talented professors to Mount Pleas-ant, which may have a lower quality of life? I would say yes, it should.

UTFmember Friday

This is a strong, hard-hitting edi-torial, but it is also unintentionally misleading.

By listing the total number of full-time faculty next to the average sal-aries of full professors and associate professors, the editorial seems to suggest that most full-time faculty at CMU have salaries in the range of $75K-98K. This is incorrect.

Most full-time faculty on campus are assistant professors (salaries around $60-70K) or fixed term lec-turers (salaries in the range of $22K-$45K). Compare these latter salaries

to those of medical school associate deans ($200K-385K), and you be-gin to see why faculy are fighting so hard for an equitable wage.

Friend of CMU Friday

That is correct. The situation is even worse!! Which makes the Provosts Open Letter even more disingenu-ous!

Comment from Annual salaries of two newest CMED associate deans total $425,000

Vince88 Friday

If Central has $425K for two Assoc Deans then they have enough money to buy out Enos and get a new coach.

Michmediaperson Friday

The Granholm-appointed Board of Trustees does nothing about this. They encourage it.

The Democratic Party-controlled CMU Board continues to waste mon-ey!

We need to get cost-cutting Tea Party conservatives on the CMU Board of Trustees so the Med School would go bye-bye!

Rm_shorty Friday

]and where is all this funding coming from? O ya undergraduate tuition, we cant afford to fix leaks that have been in pearce hall for 5 years at least but we can afford 2 million+ dollars for something that has not even started yet.

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are students learning at CMU?Meet authors Richard Arum & Josipa RoksaAcademically Adrift10/3 at 1pm Library Auditorium

learning during Unsettled timesFeaturing authors Richard Arum & Josipa RoksaAcademically Adrift10/3 at 7pm Plachta Auditorium

Poet aimee nezhukumatathil10/5 at 8pm Library Baber Room

fIlM: star by star: naomi long Madgett as Poet and Publisher10/6 at 7pm Library Auditorium

Poet naomi long Madgett and author Melba boyd10/7 at 11am Library Auditorium

Historic schoolhouse tour10/8 from 9am to 12pmCorner of Preston & West Campus

future of Higher education in MichiganGriffin Policy Forum10/10 at 7pm Powers Hall Ballroom

Wellspring literary seriesFeaturing Bill Olsen & Nancy Eimers10/10 at 7pm The Art Reach Center

the 16th Connecticut in Civil War and MemoryFeaturing Dr. Lesley Gordon10/13 at 5:30pm Library Auditorium

Jesus and the Historians: failures and achievementsFeaturing Dr. Dale Allison10/13 at 7:30pm Library Auditorium

CHsbs Homecoming reception10/15 from 12 to 3pm Rose Ponds

students speak Up about Gender & sexual Identity Issues at CMU10/18 at 7pm UC Auditorium

Jesus and the Challenge of Gods KingdomFeaturing John Dominic Crossan10/25 at 7pm UC Auditorium

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By Tony wittkowskiStaff Reporter

This summer two retro-commission technicians began to examine older buildings on campus to find ways to cut gas, elec-trical and cooling con-sumption.

Their projects began with Carey and Merrill halls, which were completed about a month ago. Cen-tral Michigan University will save $4,300 a year from Carey Hall and another $10,000 a year from Merrill Hall on manual operating costs, said Mike Walton, di-rector of energy consump-tion.

Theres a bigger payback because energy costs are so high all over the U.S., Wal-ton said.

Next on the list for the technicians is Robinson Residential Restaurant, said Steve Lawrence, asso-ciate vice president of Fa-cilities Management.

By doing this, we bring back the initial design of the equipment being

used, Walton said. Were finding out theres a lot of equipment that hasnt been looked over since it was first installed.

The two men, Brian Spangler and Phil McCrory, were hired July 1.

Spangler has worked with the university for over a de-cade now and was hired internally. McCrory came in with experience, having done retro-commissions for firms across the U.S.

Theyre pretty much en-ergy commandos, Walton said.

Its something I noticed would benefit the universi-ty, Walton said. Ive done a lot of research over the years and have also been talking with other universi-ties. Its been a fairly good investment.

The University of Michi-

gan and Michigan State University are two of the in-state universities that have been active in retro-commissioning, Walton said.

Retro-commissioning has taken off in other uni-versities over the years, Walton said. It is some-thing that is not very new, but hasnt been around for long either.

In the future, Walton said he hopes to get some stu-dents involved as well to assist with retro-commis-sioning.

Our lights are on a lot, except during quiet hours, said Chesterfield sopho-more Floyd Foster, who lives in Merrill. I think its a good step toward saving energy.

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Technicians saving $14,300 with campus-energy initiatives

By Chad MitchellStaff Reporter

Rick Barz swung the first hammer in construction of the new Isabella Bank Institute for Entrepreneur-ship Friday afternoon.

Isabella Bank recently made a $500,000 dona-tion to the College of Busi-ness Administration. These funds sparked the creation of the IBIE, a facility to be used by entrepreneurship students in Grawn Hall.

Barz, Isabella Bank pres-ident and CEO, said he is pleased with the way Cen-tral Michigan University is using the donation.

Charles Crespy, dean of the college, said the new facility will cost about $960,000 and will open during the spring semes-ter.

We are very grateful, Crespy said. None of this

would have happened without this generous con-tribution.

Crespy said the new fa-cility will be beneficial to CMU students.

It will be a high-tech classroom, he said. The level of technology and the design, and the inte-gration of the break-out rooms will give a new home to entrepreneurship students.

Aside from high quality televisions and printers, the IBIE will feature nine break-out rooms. Crespy said these rooms will be helpful for simulating ne-gotiations or group com-petitions.

Crespy said groups can collaborate in privacy and then communicate be-tween rooms without dis-closing their plan to com-peting groups.

Sandy Caul, a member of

the Isabella Bank Board of Directors, believes the new facility will help students in the real world.

(It will be) instrumental for students to get through the maze of the busi-ness world, Caul said. It will make them stronger and let them continue to evolve.

Crespy said the facility will be particularly helpful to students participating in the New Venture Com-petition. This year, stu-dents from Michigan Tech-nological University will be able to compete with CMU students.

We welcome the com-petition, Crespy said. The more we raise the bar, the more students re-spond. Our goal is to start new businesses to change the face of Michigan.

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New Grawn addition started

By Melissa BeauchampStaff Reporter

Art Reach of Mid Michi-gan is featuring an artist who utilizes vivid, bright colors and texture for its last exhibit of the year.

Dana Gardner-Clark produces paintings of ani-mated animals and people, which are being featured at its 111 E. Broadway St. lo-cation, until Oct. 15.

Art Reach member Kari Chrenka said Gardner-Clark has very interesting art.

Its different than any-thing weve ever had in the gallery space, Chrenka said.

A lot of people who look at her artwork say how happy it makes them, she said.

The emotion and fun she has with the subjects of her paintings reminds me a lot of animation and beau-

tiful paint applications, she said.

Gardner-Clark said she has been an artist ever since she can remember.

She pursued her passion for art and studied it at Kendall College of Art and Design in Grand Rapids and also attended Michi-gan State University.

The Lansing resident passed on her passion for art to her kids, who are cur-rently in art school as well, she said.

Her work can be found in permanent collections at the Detroit Airport, Flint Public Library and Central Michigan University.

She said being featured in Art Reach is the first one-person show shes par-ticipated in since the early 90s.

Gardner-Clark described her paintings as straight up water-media, mixed-media paintings.

Lapeer senior Jessica Stefani viewed Gardner-Clarks exhibits Thursday afternoon.

One of the pieces depicts a large shark. Stefani said it is the happiest looking shark she has ever seen.

I really like the vibrancy of color, she said. When you look at it, its some-thing that kind of draws you in because even though the artist uses a lot of cool colors, there is this warmth and glow to it, mostly be-cause its very vivid and saturated.

Stefani said she liked the juxtaposition between a transparent watercolor paint and the acrylics, which adds texture that is apparent when looking closely at her artwork.

It urges you to get closer to the picture, she said.

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Years last Art Reach exhibit features Lansing artists work

By Andrea PeckStaff Reporter

The 300 freshmen in Central Michigan Univer-sitys Honors Program have set a goal of raising $10,000 for the Isabella County Mobile Food Pantry.

The group, in addition to volunteering, wants to raise the money by the end of the semester.

This is the third year the Honors Program has chosen to work with the food pantry, sponsored by the Community Compas-sion Network. In the past, the program has benefit-ted organizations such as the Isabella County Soup Kitchen.

Freshmen in HON 100: Introduction to Honors were divided into philan-thropy groups of about five people. Each group was given the task to raise $200 through various fun-draisers like residence hall ping-pong tournaments, spirit bead sales at the Homecoming parade, can-dy bar sales and a second-hand dress sale.

Its fun helping people that really need it rather than doing things that dont matter as much, said Holt freshman Emily Marlow.

Centralis scholars were divided into philanthropy groups and given the spe-cific task to solicit dona-tions from local businesses and the community, each with a specific focus products and services from local businesses, CMU ath-letics apparel and holiday donations.

Their combined dona-

tions will be entered in a silent charity auction Oct. 26.

As a class, Centralis freshmen are expected to raise $4,000 of the $10,000 total for the project.

It (fundraising) benefits everyone involved, said Columbiaville freshman Alison Reed.

The total of $10,000 will be presented as one lump sum at a ceremony at the end of the semester, when each group will give a cre-ative presentation explain-ing their fundraiser and process.

The food bank was cho-sen because it allows all freshmen to volunteer and interact with the commu-nity, said Judy Idema, asso-ciate director of the honors program.

About 20 percent of Isa-bella County residents are at or below the poverty line, according to CCN. The mobile food pantry makes food available to more than 350 Isabella County families twice a month.

Its an organization that makes the largest impact in Isabella County, Idema said.

In addition to fundrais-ing for the food bank, the students will also volun-teer by unloading deliver-ies of food from the five trucks, sorting food into individual groups and helping community mem-bers move through the line, gather food and load it in their cars.

Davison freshman Mor-gan Singer said her food truck experience was eye-opening.

You see this huge line of people and you know that over half of them spent the night in the parking lot, Singer said. Everyone was really grateful for the food.

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Honors freshmen to raise $10,000 for countys mobile food pantry

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Theres a bigger payback because energy costs are so high all

over the U.S.,Mike Walton, director of energy consumption

Applefest | Annual event brings hundreds

adaM nieMi/STaff phOTOgrapherSandy Metiva, of Fantasy Face Painting, paints Kayleigh Thompsons face Saturday at the 24th annual Applefest outside Mount Pleasant. Hundreds attended the event throughout the day, which included activities such as pumpkin picking and carving, hayrides and a corn maze.

By Chad MitchellStaff Reporter

Laurie Brooks play The Wrestling Season is coming Thursday to Central Michi-gan Universitys Theatre-on-the-Side.

CMUs Ticket Central web-site describes the show as an exploration of sexual identity, betrayal and other pressures experienced by many teenag-ers.

Nancy Eddy, assistant professor of communica-tions and dramatic arts and the plays director, said she thinks the show will differ-ent because the stage will be in the center of the the-atre and the actors will be on set for the entire perfor-mance.

The script is just a blue-print, Eddy said. Each per-son brings what they need to illuminate the script.

Sanford senior Chris Krause is playing the part of Matt in the show. Krause said he thinks staying on stage makes this show an exercise.

You literally have peo-ple watching you from all angles, Krause said. Also, when were not on the mat acting, well be seated around the mat acting as a chorus, so were literally on stage the entire time.

Fenton freshman Caitlin Miller plays Heather in the show and said she wouldnt change anything about the set.

I think the audience will find this non-traditional set to be more effective in tell-ing the story of The Wres-tling Season, Miller said. (It) will allow them to feel more involved in the show.

The show will incorporate audience participation by having audience members talk to the performers and provide feedback.

Krause said she thinks this will be an effective strategy.

Im interested to see how the audience responds to the talk back, he said. Im hoping that it will get people to actually think about the material that was presented. If the show can get them emotionally and intellectu-ally involved, then maybe well get a few more people coming to the theater for en-

joyment.Tickets can be purchased

on CMUs Ticket Central web-site or by calling 774-3000.

Shows will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Friday, Sat-

urday and Oct. 13, 14 and 15, and at 2 p.m. on Sunday and Oct. 16 in Moore Halls The-atre-on-the-Side.

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Wrestling Season hopes to speak to audiences intellect, opens Thurs.

andrEw kUhn/assistant photo editorLansing sophomore Tyler Bradley, left, and Sanford senior Chris Krause rehearse The Wrestling Season Sunday evening at CMU.

the script is just a blueprint. each person

brings what they need toilluminate the script.

Nancy Eddy, the Wrestling season director

By Ben HarrisSenior Reporter

An Opera Gala filled the Music Buildings Staples Family Concert Hall with voice, piano and applause on Saturday.

About 120 people attended the event that started at 8 p.m. and lasted until about 9:30 p.m. The first half of the concert was comprised of op-eratic selections. After a brief intermission, the second half of the performance includ-ed pieces from musicals by American composers.

The program included 11 opera pieces, 10 music the-ater pieces and featured 13 performers. Zhihua Tang, in-structor of music, accompa-nied the performers with all pieces.

Ithaca senior Alex Strong

said it was nice to see different sides of vocal performance.

It showed the operatic style and the American the-ater style, he said. I thought it was very well done. It was an awful lot of music for Dr. Tang and the performers to learn. Were only a month into the semester, so its im-pressive they put on a perfor-mance with so much music.

Chelsea junior Katie Steklac said she thought the performers did an excellent job with very difficult pieces.

The performance included pieces from popular operas and composers, including two selections from Georges Bizets Carmen, on the op-eratic side and The Man I Love, from the popular 1924 George and Ira Gershwin mu-sical Lady Be Good, for the musical theater part of the

performance.Eric Tucker, associate pro-

fessor of music, told the audi-ence he hoped they enjoyed the performances at least half as much as the kids did pre-paring for them.

Tucker said this was the eighth year the event was held.

This is the work of com-bined vocal studios, said Allendale graduate student Paul Melcher.

Melcher was one of the performers in the event and he sang in three pieces.

Melcher said the perform-ers have had many of the pieces in their repertoire for some time.

Its always really fun to show off what youve had for a while, Melcher said.

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Opera Gala brings about 120 visitors

bargaining in good faith with our FA bargaining team, she said. My un-derstanding is that chair-person (Sarah) Opperman indicated that they were interested in a compromise in working on a contract with faculty, (but) compro-mise involves coming to the table.

In the exclusive CM Life interview, Frey opened up about her time as FA presi-dent, which began on July 1. The FA contract expired on June 30.

Meanwhile, Saturday, FA members picketed CMU and You Day just a day after meeting with CMU for the first time in several weeks.

The two sides sat with State Mediator Miles Cam-eron but the meeting failed to create any progress to-ward an agreement, ac-cording to Frey.

Unfortunately, our FA bargaining team was met with the same administra-tive positions that would result in rollbacks for fac-ulty, Frey said in a press release.

CMU and YoU daYThe CMU and You Day

protests brought about 100 faculty but some were con-cerned about the message given by the FA.

Student Government As-sociation President Vince Cavataio, a Shelby Township senior, called the protests highly inappropriate. He was concerned prospective students will see CMU as a hostile environment.

The FA should work to re-cruit students, not inadver-tently discourage them from attending CMU, he said.

He was also concerned for campus ambassadors whose jobs are complicat-ed when asked about the negotiation, and they are not sure how to answer.

It puzzles me that the FA leadership continuously states they always have the students best interests in mind, Cavataio said. This interest has not been dis-played, and this picketing is a prime example.

Frey said the picketing was not detrimental to stu-dents coming or not com-ing to CMU. The FAs at-titude toward the visitors was one of welcome, she said.

What we are doing is only informing incoming students that we are work-ing without a contract, Frey said. Our message is positive.

Alumna Margaret Seidl of Rochester Hills brought her son Jacob to the event and said didnt enjoy the sight of professors picket-ing during the middle of a welcome day.

I think theres a time and a place and that its not right to drag people who are considering the school into the school problems, Seidl said. Even though they are trying to be friend-ly, its not a friendly thing.

FA picketers said they in-tended to create awareness and pass out information regarding the contract con-flict. They did not want to keep students from coming to CMU.

That wasnt our inten-tion, said Guy Newland,

professor of Religion and Philosophy. We werent there to bad-mouth the school.

Grand Blanc freshman Samantha Pinter said she lost some trust in the group.

Ive supported the fac-ulty, but I dont think today is the day to be protest-ing, she said. I dont think I would be as excited as I was last year if I saw faculty protesting.

Harrison Township se-nior Jessica LePage said the demonstration made CMU look bad. Picketing in front of families trying to enjoy tailgating was in bad taste, she said, and might push people away.

You need your money, I get it, but do it classy, Lep-age said.

The FA picketers were also present outside the Health Professions Build-ing, Anspach courtyard, Charles V. Park Library and the Bovee University Cen-ter.

Gretta McNeal, of Novi, brought her daughter to the event and said she was glad her daughter could see people practicing their first amendment rights.

To me, thats just part of the college life, McNeal said. You will always have a voice that wants the qual-ity of life improved.

Cavataio said he hopes prospective students can look past the days events and still recognize the ben-efits of attending CMU.

I wish they could all fall in love with this campus as I did, without such a dis-traction, he said.

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a pittance, Jones said. It would discourage GLBT peo-ple from taking jobs in this state. It would discourage GLBT people from remain-ing in Michigan. Why stay in a place where people treat you with such disrespect?

He said it represents yet another mean-spirited at-tempt to separate groups of Michigan citizens for special

mistreatment because a pol-itician sees them as objects to be used to gain votes.

The numbers of public employees that have taken advantage of these benefits are very small, Jones said. He said the cost of the benefits is so great because they are tax-able; therefore few LGBT em-ployees make use of them.

Benefits for domestic part-nerships were supposed to begin this October after a vote by the Civil Service Commission earlier this year.

Republicans failed to over-

turn the decision because they were not able to get the two-thirds majority vote needed in the House.

This is a major disincen-tive, Jones said. Only those who have partners and fam-ily members who themselves have no health insurance would make use of these benefits. They would bear the brunt of losing health in-surance, which could mean losing access to medical care.

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The weeks events will in-clude presentations by Dale and Dar Emme, founders of the Yellow Ribbon Suicide Prevention Program, hypno-tist Jim Hoke and a symbolic balloon launch and candle-light vigil outside the Charles V. Park Library.

Dale and Dar Emme will present from 6 to 8 p.m. today at French Auditorium in the Education and Human Ser-vices Building.

Opalewski has been a long-time advocate of suicide pre-vention and even wrote a book Answering the Cry for

Help on the subject.This is such an issue not

only on our campus, but for all college students, Opal-ewski said. We just want our students to know theres help for them if theyre in a crisis.

Opalewski said that the week would touch on depres-sion and anxiety as well as suicide, and hopes that talk-ing about the issues will help promote suicide prevention on campus.

The most preventable measure is to talk about it, Opalewski said. We want to promote awareness so that students can help their class-mates who may be in a crisis.

In the press release First Year Experience Program Di-rector Jason Bentley said he

is pleased with Opalewskis plans for the weeklong pro-gram.

The FYE Advocate Award was initiated to recognize and encourage engaged learning experiences during the first college year, Bentley said. Dave Opalewskis work on suicide prevention is an excel-lent example of how funds are helping extend learning expe-riences for CMU students, he said.

The week will conclude with a presentation by for-mer Yellow Ribbon coordina-tor for the state of Michigan, Barb Smith, on how to start a chapter of the organization at CMU.

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to see some of the little girls that take part in our dance camps in the crowd. Its fun for them to recognize their little faces.

Throughout the event, Art Reach of Mid Michigan, 111 E. Broadway St., had arts and craft activities for the public, along with voting for their favorite mask. They collabo-

rated with Heartstrings & Fun Things, 209 W. Broadway St., and The Mole Hole, 120 S. Main St., for the contest.

The store owners cut the giant mask templates and had artists and residents decorate them to enter in the contest, said Kari Chrenka, education program coordinator for Art Reach. The contest included three categories with a hun-dred dollar prize each.

After coming downtown to the pharmacy, Harrison resident Julie Reinke stayed

to enjoy the festivities with her grandchildren and niece, Trenton Reinke, 11, Anna Bar-ber, 10, and 6-year-old Mi-chael Mier.

Chrenka said there was a lot going on in a little space, and it was a great way for local art-ists to use their creativity in the community.

We liked the candy and the music, Barber said. It was cool when the band played, I Want to Hold Your Hand.

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w Young football players step up, 3Bw Paris Cotton key in win against NIU, 3B

w Field Hockey conquers Missouri State Sunday, 4B

John Manzo, Sports Editor | sports@cm-life.com | 989.774.5433

Head coach Dan Enos walked out of his postgame press conference on Saturday and asked his safety if he was alright.

Junior Jahleel Addae looked up from finishing a radio interview and told his coach he was fine after racking up a career-high 18 tackles. Enos said, Youll be sore tomor-row, and gave the defensive leader an emotional hug.

Addae intercepted a Northern Illinois hail mary on the final play of the game as Central Michigan won 48-41 at Kelly/Shorts Stadium.

It was Addaes second interception of the game. On the third play from scrimmage, he picked off NIUs Chandler Harnish, giving the Chippewas momentum the offense thrived on.

Running back Paris Cotton and quarterback Ryan Radcliff went wild all afternoon against the Huskies.

Cotton accounted for three touchdowns, which was his first extended playing time this year.

It felt great, Cotton said. Ive been waiting for that.

SEAN PROCTOR/STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Senior running back Paris Cotton breaks free of the Northern Illinois defense, scoring his first of three touchdowns in the second half during Saturdays game at Kelly/Shorts Stadium. Cotton led the team in both rushing and receiving yards with 110 and 115 yards respectively.

C H I P P EWAS S EC U R E S ECO N D V I C TO RY

Football comes out on top in offensive battle

I just dont know what to think about the Central Michigan football team.

Its as if it is playing tricks with my mind.

My perception of the team dropped drastically after three-straight losses, two of which were embarrassments against in-state rivals.

I didnt think the Chippewas had a shot in hell of winning on Saturday against NIU. The Hus-kies competed against Kansas, a Big 12 opponent. CMU competed for a half against Kentucky, a Southeastern Conference team, but thats about it.

NIUs senior-laden offense didnt only concern me on paper, but it scared head coach Dan Enos.

When I watched the film of their offense this week, I was nervous, he said in his postgame press conference. They are very, very talented on offense.

The NIU offense put up 41 points against the Chippewas, something the CMU defense is used to seeing, allowing 40+ points for the third-straight week. However, just when the program looks to be down, quarterback Ryan Radcliff, a player surround-ed with criticism, played big.

He, along with Paris Cotton and Jahleel Addae, put the pro-gram on their backs.

I just dont know what to think about the CMU football team, but Saturday taught me some-thing that I can stick with until proven wrong: This program has the athletes to compete.

The talent is there. Enos talked highly of multiple incoming freshmen prior to the season, but Ive only noticed spurts of his meaning.

If the effort from these athletes against NIU is what it has to offer, then Im putting stock into what Enos preaches, both now and later. The defense needs work, but Im sold on the offense.

Earlier, I mentioned that Rad-cliff, Cotton and Addae put the program on their backs.

Freshman running back An-thony Garland literally carried an NIU defender on his back, after bowling over three other defenders en route to a 31-yard gain, setting up a David Harman 30-yard field goal.

CMU went out and beat the Huskies, a team that finished 8-0 in the MAC last season.

I just dont know what to think about this team, but I know what I see, and thats potential.

CMU fans, alumni and whoever else follows the team, has given criticism. This team isnt what the 2009 team was, but lets look

John ManzoSports Editor

ANDREW KUHN/ASSISTANT PHOTO EDITORJunior quarterback Ryan Radcliff drops back to pass during Saturdays game. Radcliff threw for 387 yards and four touchdowns during the Chippewas 48-41 win.

CHUCK MILLER/STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Sophomore forward Jennifer Gassman celebrates with sophomore mid-fielder Kaely Schlosser after scoring the games first goal in the 21st minute Sunday against Kent State. It was Gassmans second goal of the season.

Wild Win

By Matt Thompson | Assistant Sports Editor

A WIN | 3B

Team shows high potential

A TEAM | 3B

w Mens cross-country places 5th at Notre Dame, 4B

By Brandon ChampionStaff Reporter

Central Michigan head soccer coach Neil Stafford was upset with his teams inability to convert in the offensive third of the field after Fri-days tie against Buffalo.

After Sundays 3-0 victory against Kent State, those concerns can be put to rest.

The Chippewas scored two goals in the first half en route to a dominating victory in which they overwhelmed a Kent State team that came into Sun-days game with an 8-1-3 record.

Im really excited with the re-sponse of the players today, Staf-ford said. Fridays game was bitter to swallow. We were a bit down to not get three points out of a game like that in which we badly outshot our opponent, but today was fantastic.

CMU (8-1-3 Overall, 2-0-2 Mid-American Conference) looked like a team ready to redeem itself from a disappointing result right from the

opening kick, recording three shots on the KSU goal.

CMUs pressure paid off in the 22nd minute when sophomore Jen-nifer Gassman opened the scoring for the Chippewas, scoring her sec-ond goal of the season.

Junior Bailey Brandon chipped a long ball over the defense, which left Gassman one-on-one with Kent State goalkeeper Kelly Sherwood. Gassman took one touch and shot the ball. It rolled into the empty net just before the KSU defender could clear it.

CMU did not let up. The team con-tinued to pressure the Golden Flash-es defense.

I was really impressed with the way we kept the pressure on Kent State, who I think is a very good team. Stafford said.

In the final minute of the first half, that pressure yielded another goal.

Sophomore Samantha Brenz car-ried the ball along the baseline and centered it to sliding sophomore de-

fender Estee Outcalt, who scored her second goal of the season, giving the Chippewas huge momentum head-ing into halftime.

You could see Kent States body language change after that goal, Stafford said. That was the dagger and thats what we want to do. Its a momentum shifter when you can hit teas at critical moments like that.

Senior midfielder Claire Horton sent a corner kick into the box in the 58th minute and the ball was head-ed by sophomore Kaely Schlosser right to junior Ashley Mejilla, who scored her third goal of the season to extend the Chippewa lead.

They outshot the Golden Flash-es 17 to five and held the advan-

Soccer team redeems itself Sunday with win after Fridays tie game

A SOCCER | 3B

VOLLEYBALL | Home in McGuirk Arena, 3B

SEAN PROCTOR/STAFF PHOTOGRAPHERJunior defensive back Jahleel Addae reacts after being called for pass interference during Saturdays game against Northern Illinois at Kelly/Shorts Stadium. Addae had a career high 18 tackles, a forced fumble and two interceptions.

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CMU 48, NIU 41 - Final statisticsScore by quarters 1 2 3 4 TotalCentral Michigan 17 0 14 17 48Northern Illinois 0 10 6 25 41

Scoring summaryQtr Scoring play Score1st CMU - David Harman 29-yard field goal 3-0 (10:45)

1st CMU - Courtney Williams 79-yard pass from Radcliff 10-0 (8:03)

1st CMU - Ben Brown 7-yard run 17-0 (5:41)

2nd NIU - Martel Moore 55-yard pass from Harnish 17--7 (14:38)

2nd NIU - Mathew Sims 35-yard field goal 17-10 (9:48)

3rd CMU - Paris Cotton 43-yard pass from Radcliff 24-10 (12:19)

3rd NIU - Mathew Sims 35-yard field goal 24-13 (9:58)

3rd CMU - Pa